There is a vast amount of Native American cultures, even some that are slowly fading due to death of the elderly and the young “losing interest,” in their cultures. Native American cultures can be grouped due to religion, economic culture, sociological, and geographical differences, as well as their relationships with Europeans as well. Because of this, there are many different dramatic forms when it comes to the Native American theatre. These various groups have different aspects that the theatre focuses on, whether that is harmony or bravery or other values. However, Native American theatre does not stay stagnant to specific groups. Adoptions of different rituals as well as the incorporations of new ideas into preexisting ones takes place as well. And, although there is a great diversity in that of Native American theatre, some aspects of it seem to weave their way throughout all parts, such as that of Western-styled , modernism, and realism plays.
When it comes to Native American Theatre, ritual, religion, and drama can come together. For instance, Native American theatre can incorporate the systems of fixed behavior that lives in a community. Religion can be tied into Native American Theatre because of the addition of the way in which the universe works and the sacred, divine power. This theatre ties in these aspects into that of drama and the use of plot, dialogue, costumes, and choreography. As of recently, Native American theatre has added to it the ideas of European American culture.
When it comes to Native American Theatre, ritual, religion, and drama can come together. For instance, Native American theatre can incorporate the systems of fixed behavior that lives in a community. Religion can be tied into Native American Theatre because of the addition of the way in which the universe works and the sacred, divine power. This theatre ties in these aspects into that of drama and the use of plot, dialogue, costumes, and choreography. As of recently, Native American theatre has added to it the ideas of European American culture.